What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care (Daycare) Assistant position at Frost Valley YMCA?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Assist in day-to-day operations of a full day Child Care Program 8am to 5pm, including caring for children’s daily needs, proper sign-in / out procedures, all program activities, meals, and set up and clean-up of the physical space.
- Assume partial responsibility for the safety and welfare of all children. Be physically present when the program is in operation.
- Function as an Assistant Teacher for the Child Care Program.
- Support Provider in teaching children age appropriate skills, guide relationship building, make arts and crafts, engage children in indoor and outdoor play and gross motor activity.
- This will also include caring directly for children such as feeding infants, assisting with diapering and toilet training, attention to hygiene such as clean and dry clothing, and grooming basics such as brushing children’s hair, etc.
- Follow a behavior management plan for children.
- Efficiently redirect inappropriate behaviors and guide the program discipline system to effectively create a positive educational environment.
- Communicate with parents and administrator on a regular basis regarding lessons, progress reports, etc to create and develop strong parent relationships
- Maintain current knowledge and understanding of early childhood health and safety standards in accordance with state licensing requirements, including feeding, diapering and sleeping.
- All other duties as assigned
- Ensure that Frost Valley YMCA achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of the organization
- Embrace the YMCA character values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Honestly.
At Frost Valley we are caring and connected, honest and respectful, inclusive and diverse and responsible and accountable.
Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
